Glaça (en. Frozen)
/gla.sa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A frozen dessert made of cream or fruits.
Chocolate ice is my favorite dessert.
La glaça au chocolat est mon dessert préféré.
A frozen preparation, often served as a refreshment.
We enjoyed a mango ice during our trip.
Nous avons dégusté une glaça de mangue lors de notre voyage.
A sweet frozen food, often sold in a cone or pot.
Children love to eat ice in the summer.
Les enfants adorent manger de la glaça en été.
Etymology
The word glacé comes from the verb 'glacer', which means to freeze or cool.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a takeout ice
A portion of ice that can be taken away and consumed elsewhere.
une glaça à emporter
make homemade ices
Preparing ices by oneself at home.
faire des glaças maison
ice coffee
An ice flavored with coffee, often served cold.
glaça au café
Related Words
ice
State of matter when it has become solid due to cold.
gel
sorbet
A frozen dessert made from fruit and water, without cream.
sorbet
cream
Thick dairy product resulting from the separation of fat from milk.
crème
Slang Meanings
Said when it's very cold.
It's icy today, don't forget your jacket!
Il fait une glaça aujourd'hui, n'oublie pas ta veste!
Reference to a cold or distant person.
Don't be so cold, come talk to us!
Ne sois pas aussi glaça, viens discuter avec nous!